Originally Posted by
shoalster321
wow! $1,015 usd! the one im looking at is used for $350. in xnt.shape, hmmmm, reading all the comments is very informative! now i have to make a decision. thanks
wow for $350!?! i would just say BUY IT NOW and just use that one gear and slowly work on making the 2nd gear useful. I always wanted a carryme but I was never willing to pay the $750 price tag for a single speed that i can't use as a daily commuter bike on my 6km rides one way. but the price you can get it for you can resell it later for pretty much the same price.
the strida invisiblehand mentioned is a very capable bike because i actually rode 60km with that on one sitting with a upgraded sprung seat. it does take up very little space if you are standing with it and lock the brakes with their neat little locking mechanism. The gearing in the low 50's is good for minor hills and a slow cruise. Seems like the same price as a carryme at this US store at $650:
http://ridethisbike.com/folding_bikes.htm